| Bioactivity | Bismuth subnitrate (Bismuth(III) oxynitrate) is a bismuth(III) compound that bears significant medical uses (e.g., as an antidiarrheic agent). Bismuth subnitrate is a simple, readily available and effective catalyst for the Markovnikov-type hydration of terminal acetylenes[1]. |
| Name | Bismuth subnitrate |
| CAS | 1304-85-4 |
| Formula | Bi5H9N4O22 |
| Molar Mass | 1461.99 |
| Appearance | Solid |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | 4°C, protect from light, stored under nitrogen *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light, stored under nitrogen) |
| Reference | [1]. Szécsényi Z, et al. Bismuth Subnitrate-Catalyzed Markovnikov-Type Alkyne Hydrations under Batch and Continuous Flow Conditions. Molecules. 2021;26(10):2864. Published 2021 May 12. |